Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy consists of a concentrated injection of your blood platelets to help turbocharge healing in injured joints and soft tissue. Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics specializes in this treatment, which has been in development for decades, and has become well-known in recent years because professional athletes have added it to their treatment plans for low back pain and other joint pain.

Blood consists of four components: plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets. Platelets are cell particles that help the blood clot after a cut or injury. They also play an essential role in tissue healing and new cell formation. 

PRP therapy works by separating the platelets from a patient’s blood and creating a condensed solution, which is then injected directly into the joint to promote faster healing.

Arthritis-related pain and stiffness are just one of the problems that can be treated with PRP injections. The treatment is also available for all joint pain, knee pain, muscle and soft tissue injuries, low back pain and tendon tears and damage.

Types of joint pain and damage

Over time, arthritis or trauma can wear down the cartilage and soft tissue in the affected joint, causing pain, stiffness, and mobility issues. Cartilage and other soft tissue don’t regenerate on their own, so the goal of PRP therapy is to use the body’s own healing architecture and processes to provide relief in joints that have been damaged by arthritis and other injuries. 

Knee pain is one of the most common types of joint pain, but PRP can also be used to treat other common causes of joint pain throughout the body, including:

• Tennis elbow
• Plantar fasciitis 
• Hip pain and tendonitis
• Shoulder pain and stiffness
• Low back pain

PRP therapy may also be used to manage inflammation in damaged joints. The treatments are minimally invasive, so you don’t have to worry about a lengthy healing and recovery process. Depending on the severity of your symptoms and the extent of damage to your joints, our team may recommend a few PRP injections over time for the best results..

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